Event Audience

Event Goals

• Demonstrate the fundamental concepts and principles of emergency preparedness in healthcare.
• Identify the key issues and challenges in hospital emergency management.
• Conduct effective risk assessments and hazard identification specific to healthcare settings.
• Create emergency response plans and implement the Incident Command System (ICS) in healthcare facilities.
• Apply medical triage protocols to manage patients during emergency situations.
• Assess the importance of mental health and psychosocial support for patients and staff during emergencies.
• Utilize appropriate communication strategies to ensure effective coordination and dissemination of information during emergencies.
• Demonstrate proficiency with a hospital emergency response checklist and its application in different scenarios.
• Analyze case studies of both external and internal hospital disasters and evaluate the response strategies employed.
• Conduct post-disaster damage assessments and surveillance to support recovery efforts.
• Examine a case study of the recovery phase following an emergency and identify key considerations and strategies.
• Discuss the role of public health in addressing emergencies and managing infectious disease outbreaks.
• Evaluate healthcare financing mechanisms and strategies in emergency situations.
• Test existing emergency preparedness plans to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop competencies in conducting comprehensive evaluations of emergency preparedness plans.
• Apply knowledge gained to create effective emergency preparedness plans that enhance readiness in healthcare settings.